Auckland, New Zealand — September 2025 – Wilex Samoa proudly presented its signature KOKO LOA Dairy-Free Coconut Milk Chocolate at this year’s New Zealand Chocolate & Coffee Festival, held on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland. Thousands of visitors experienced chocolate and coffee creations from across the region, with Samoa’s own KOKO LOA standing out as a unique innovation.
Crafted from locally grown Samoan cocoa and blended with silky coconut milk, KOKO LOA offers a dairy-free indulgence that celebrates the authentic flavours of the Pacific. Festival attendees praised the chocolate’s smooth texture and tropical richness, making it one of the highlights of the event.
“This festival was a true celebration of flavour and culture, and the response to KOKO LOA was overwhelming,” said Reina Fepuleai, International Brands Manager, Wilex Samoa. “Thousands of people fell in love with our dairy-free coconut milk chocolate, proving that Samoa’s products can shine on the international stage while carrying the spirit of our islands.”
Reina continued:
“We had so much love for our artisan Samoan chocolates.”
Visitors shared their thoughts:
“This is amazing!”
“So smooth and silky!”
“Love the coconut flavour!”
“Dark chocolate with noni is my favourite!”
“Dairy-free milk chocolate is sooo good!”
The success at the festival marks an important step in Wilex Samoa’s mission to expand globally and share premium, Pacific-made products with the world.
